Paris Day Trip: Exploring Monet's Garden in Giverny & Van Gogh's House in Auvers-sur-Oise
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Paris
Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
What's Included
  • All entrance fees
  • Small-group tour : 8 people max
  • Driver/guide
  • Return transport from Paris by A/C minivan
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Food
Additional Information

Walk in the footsteps of two amazing artists: Claude Monet and Vincent Van Gogh on this small group day trip from Paris. Discover the unparallelled beauty in the Clos Normand and Japanese Water gardens of Claude Monet, in Giverny. You’ll feel as though you’ve stepped into one of his Impressionist paintings as you walk among the willow trees and cross the little green bridge over his pond of water lilies. Then you’ll explore inside of his colorful family home.

  • Small Group Tour 8 persons max
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Minimum age is 7 years
Location
Café des Dames
Avenue de Villiers
Please be there at least 15 min before the official departure time! A café called "Café des Dames" is located at that address. Tours always start sharp at the appointed starting time. Your driver-guide will arrive with a grey minibus about 10min before the scheduled departure time of the tour.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Cathynaan
May 4, 2024
Great tour! - A great tour with Victor! First time I’ve been to Giverny early enough to beat the crowds which made for a more pleasant experience. Auvers was very interesting too.
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R3043hufrans
May 1, 2024
Monet’s gardens and Van Gogh day trip - We loved Monet’s gardens! Lovely trip with a comfortable van and a great guide. We had a great day in beautiful countryside.
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Y4423hncarolp
Apr 29, 2024
Loved every minute - What a fantastic combination tour for art fans. Giverny this April was pretty cold (50sF) but the gardens were gorgeous and still were filled with flowers. Claude Monet's house was ok. They turned his studio into the gift shop but it was the biggest room there by far, so understandable. Giverny is a beautiful little town and we were lucky it was April and cold. We could walk freely and get photos with no people in them. I can't imagine crowd control on a summer day. Same deal later that day at Vincent Van Gogh's house and town. Cold and quiet. But such a different feeling. Monet's life was long and filled with family. Not Van Gogh's. The town where he lived for such a short time, painted dozens of his famous works and is buried is very moving. A lot of rough walking led us to various places he painted. Large signs are printed with his images and you can gaze past and see the actual subject he painted. At the restaurant where he lodged we saw a short video of his time there and stood on the same floor in his small dark room where he lived and died. Such a tragic story. Such a good way to pay respect to his art and troubled soul. I can't urge anyone strongly enough to take a Blue Fox tour. I took two; this Giverny and Auvers Sur Oise one with my sister and a solo one to Normandy. What I received in return for the few extra dollars these small 8-person van tours cost was incalculable. This included an expert driver/guide experienced with the destination, personable and English speaking. The small group allowed all of us to ask anything about what we saw. Have no fear of booking a tour with Blue Fox.
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Barbara
Apr 29, 2024
Monet and Van Gogh - The trip was wonderful. Monet’s Garden was spectacular and the Van Gogh portion was fascinating! Our guide Will was great and my fellow travelers were so friendly and interesting! It was a great day!!
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Sherry_k
Apr 27, 2024
Highly Recommend! - Really informative and enjoyable tour! Appreciated our guides very much - they were all so kind. You won’t regret taking this tour! 😊
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Denise_m
Apr 24, 2024
Guillaume was the best! - Giverny has been on our bucket list for decades. Our family of four (with two 19 year-olds) finally had the opportunity to be in Paris, and decided to have a pro take us out for the day. It was the best decision we could have made! Guillaume was professional, kind, knowledgeable, friendly, and a thoughtful guide and driver. He told us all about Monet and Van Gogh and the places we visited, and had a genuine artistic interest - it wasn't just a memorized speech. He was a great driver, and had the van ready like magic wherever we were done walking. He even had great suggestions on where to eat lunch. I highly recommend and would take a tour with Guillaume any time!
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Dianne_o
Apr 19, 2024
Excellent tour - This was a very informative small group tour. The tour guide Nico was energetic and prepared. Highly recommend.
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Michael_w
Apr 15, 2024
Entire experience was... - Entire experience was great! From pick up to drop off! Professional, friendly and courteous guides enhanced every step of the day. I’d do it again and highly recommend to anyone looking for a relaxed, informative and beautiful side trip out of Paris.
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Howard_f
Apr 15, 2024
An Excellent Day with Monet and Van Gogh - Brun was an excellent tour guide. We got to Giverny just before the hordes of other tourists and could enjoy a peaceful moment in the Water Garden. She was very knowledgeable about both Monet and Van Gogh. Our walk from the town to the cemetery in Auvers was also a highlight. A day well spent.
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Nancy_s
Apr 12, 2024
A day with Monet and Van Gogh - Wonderful . Blune was our tour guide and she was excellent from driving, informing and attentive. Would definitely book with her again. Thank you!
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